One Word Substitution

One Word Substitution 1. One who has become dependent on something or drugs – ………………………..…Addict (SO (Audit), 1997)

2. Fear of being enclosed in small closed space –………………………………. Claustrophobia (SO (Audit), 1997)

3. Call upon God or any other power (like law) for help or protection – ……..Invocation (SO (Audit), 1997)

4. Severely abusive writing in journals – ………………………………………………………Scurrilous (SO (Audit), 1997)

5. A person who opposes war or use of military force – ……………………………………Pacifist (SO (Audit), 1997)

6. One not concerned with right or wrong – …………………………………………………….Amoral (SO (Audit), 1997)

7. Something no longer in use – ……………………………………………………………………..Obsolete(SO (Audit), 1997)

8. Stealthily done (something done in a quiet and secret way in order to avoid being noticed) –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Surreptitious (SO (Audit), 1997)

9. Words written on a tomb – ………………………………………………………………………….Epitaph (SO (Audit), 1997)

10. A person with a long experience of any occupation – ………………………………….Veteran (SO (Audit), 1997)

11. Something capable of being done – …………………………………………………………….Feasible (SO (Audit), 2001)

12. A person coming to a foreign land to settle there – …………………..…………...Immigrant (SO (Audit), 2001)

13. Anything which is no longer in use – …………………………………………………………..Obsolete(SO (Audit), 2001)

14. A person who is unable to pay debts – ……………………………………………………….Insolvent(SO (Audit), 2001)

15. Capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses, and therefore not

definite – ……………………………………………………………………………………………….Ambiguous (SO (Audit), 2001)

16. A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of drama –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Epilogue (SO (Audit), 2001)

17. Act of deceiving somebody in order to make money – ……………………………………Fraud (SO (Audit), 2001)

18. Flat metal or Porcelain plate fixed on a wall as an ornament or memorial – ….Plaque (SO (Audit), 2001)

19. To cut something into two pieces – …………………………………………………………………Sever (SO (Audit), 2001)

20. Succession of rulers belonging to one family – ……………………………………………Dynasty (SO (Audit), 2001)

21. To seize control of a vehicle in order to force it to go to a new destination or demand something

– ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………Hijack (SO (Audit), 2003)

22. Lasting only for a moment - …………………………………………………………………Momentary (SO (Audit), 2003)

23. One who is indifferent to pleasure or pain – ……………………………………………………..Stoic (SO (Audit), 2003)

24. The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food – ………..Gastronomy (SO (Audit), 2003)

25. Killing of a child – …………………………………………………………………………………….Infanticide(SO (Audit), 2003)

26. One who believes in offering equal opportunities to women in all spheres –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Feminist (SO (Audit), 2003)

27. One who studies election trend by means of opinion polls – ………………Psephologist (SO (Audit), 2003)

28. A doctor who treats children – ……………………………………………………………Paediatrician (SO (Audit), 2003)

29. One who can think about the future with imagination and wisdom – ……….Visionary (SO (Audit), 2003)

30. Give and receive mutually - ……………………………………………………………………Reciprocate(SO (Audit), 2003)

31. A building where an audience sits – ………………………………………………………Auditorium (SO (Audit), 2004)

32. The first model of a new device – …………………………………………………………….Prototype (SO (Audit), 2004)

One Word Substitution

33. Tough tissues in joints –………………………………………………………………………….. Ligaments (SO (Audit), 2004)

34. The study of maps – …………………………………………………………………………….Cartography (SO (Audit), 2004)

35. A person who breaks into houses in order to steal –……………………………………. Burglar (SO (Audit), 2004)

36. The study of the origin and history of words –……………………………………….. Etymology (SO (Audit), 2004)

37. One who can walk on ropes (tightrope walker)–………………………………… Funambulist (SO (Audit), 2004)

38. Belonging to all parts of the world – ………………………………………………….Cosmopolitan (SO (Audit), 2004)

39. One who hates mankind – ………………………………………………………………….Misanthrope (SO (Audit), 2004)

40. One who goes to settle in another country – …………………………………………….Emigrant (SO (Audit), 2004)

41. Constant efforts to achieve something – ………………………………………….Perseverance (TA (IT & CE), 2004)

42. A person who believes in total abolition of war –………………………………………. Pacifist (TA (IT & CE), 2004)

43. A four footed animal – ………………………………………………………………………..Quadruped (TA (IT & CE), 2004)

44. Ready to believe anything – …………………………………………………………………..Credulous (TA (IT & CE), 2004)

45. That which lasts for a short time – …………………………………………………………Transitory (TA (IT & CE), 2004)

46. Indifference to pleasure or pain – ……………………………………………………………….Stoicism (SO (Audit), 2005)

47. A body of persons appointed to hear evidence or judge and give their verdict (decision) –

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Jury (SO (Audit), 2005)

48. The essential or characteristic customs , habits and conventions of a society or community –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Mores (SO (Audit), 2005)

49. A system of Government in which only one political party is allowed to function –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Totalitarianism (SO (Audit), 2005)

50. One who collects coins – ……………………………………………………………………Numismatist (SO (Audit), 2005)

51. Violation of something holy or sacred – …………………………………………..Sacrilege (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)

52. A broad road bordered with trees - ………………………………………………Boulevard (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)

53. Animals who live in herds – ………………………………………..………………..Gregarious (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)

54. The murder of parents or near relative – …………………………………………Parricide (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)

55. A mild or indirect expression substituted for an offensive or harsh one –

…………………………………………………………………………………………………Euphemism (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)

56. One who believes in no government and therefore incites disorder in a state -

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Anarchist (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)

57. One who secretly listens to talks of others – ………………………….Eavesdropper (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)

58. Science of diseases – …………………………………………………………………….Pathology (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)

59. One who is beyond reforms – ……………………………………………………..Incorrigible (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)

60. Concluding part of a literary work - …………………………………………………Epilogue (Statistical Invigilator, 2005)

61. The act of killing whole group of people, especially a whole race – ……………..Genocide (SO(CA), 2005)

62. One who stays away from school without permission – …………………………………..Truant (SO(CA), 2005)

63. A person without training or experience in a skill or subject – …………………………Novice (SO(CA), 2005)

64. Dissection of a dead body to find the cause of the death – ……………………………Autopsy (SO(CA), 2005)

65. The study of religion and religious ideas and beliefs - ………………………………….Theology (SO(CA), 2005)

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66. One who is indifferent to pain and pleasure – ……………………………………………………..Stoic (SO(CA), 2005)

67. A place where Jews worship according to their religion – ………………………….Synagogue (SO(CA), 2005)

68. An area of land that is controlled by a ruler – ……………………………………………..Dominion (SO(CA), 2005)

69. One who is greedy – ……………………………………………………………………………………Voracious (SO(CA), 2005)

70. Simple, fast-spreading plant without flowers or leaves, which can often cause disease –

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Fungus (SO(CA), 2005)

71. Dry weather with no rainfall – …………………………………………………………………….Drought (TA(IT&CE), 2006)

72. Too much official formality – …………………………………………………………………Red-tapism (TA(IT&CE), 2006)

73. Living together of a man and woman without being married to each other (live in relationship) –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Concubinage (TA(IT&CE), 2006)

74. A place where government / public records are kept - ………………………………..Archive (TA(IT&CE), 2006)

75. A place where all religions are honoured - …………………………………………………Secular (TA(IT&CE), 2006)

76. Excessive preoccupation with one’s health - …………………………Hypochondria (Statistical Invigilator, 2006)

77. Without risk of punishment - ………………………………………………………….Impunity (Statistical Invigilator, 2006)

78. Deep in thought - ………………………………………………………………………………Pensive (Statistical Invigilator, 2006)

79. A jocular person who is full of amusing anecdotes – ……………………………….Wag (Statistical Invigilator, 2006)

80. A sly look that is lustful – …………………………………………………………………………Leer (Statistical Invigilator, 2006)

81. Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks – ………………………………………………Dipsomania (TA(IT&CE), 2006)

82. A hater of mankind – ………………………………………………………………………….Misanthrope (TA(IT&CE), 2006)

83. A remedy for all diseases – …………………………………………………………………………Panacea (TA(IT&CE), 2006)

84. Something that is poisonous and unhealthy - ………………………………………………….Toxic (TA(IT&CE), 2006)

85. The worship of idols or images – ………………………………………………………………….Idolatry (TA(IT&CE), 2006)

86. A place where nuns live and work – ………………………………………………………………Convent (SO (CA), 2006)

87. Violation of something holy and sacred – …………………………………………………….Sacrilege (SO (CA), 2006)

88. One who destroys images or attacks popular beliefs – ………………………………Iconoclast (SO (CA), 2006)

89. Feeding on food made of both plant and flesh – ……………………………………Omnivorous (SO (CA), 2006)

90. A woman having more than one husband at the same time – ……………………Polyandry (SO (CA), 2006)

91. A den for small animals – …………………………………………………………………………………Hutch (SO (CA), 2006)

92. To take back, withdraw or renounce – …………………………………………………………….Recant (SO (CA), 2006)

93. The habit of always admiring oneself - ………………………………………………………Narcissism (SO (CA), 2006)

94. One who intervenes between two or more parties to settle difference –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Intermediary (SO (CA), 2006)

95. One who deserts his principle or believes – ……………………………………………….Renegade (SO (CA), 2006)

96. Property handled down after the death of a person – ……………………………Inheritance (SO(Audit), 2006)

97. One who breaks the established traditions and image – ………………………….Iconoclast (SO(Audit), 2006)

98. One who believes in that gaining pleasure is the most important thing in life –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Hedonist (SO(Audit), 2006)

99. Building in which a dead body is kept for a time – …………………………..………..Mortuary (SO(Audit), 2006)

One Word Substitution

100. Experts in the scientific study of birds – ……………………………………Ornithology (SO(Audit), 2006)

101. Placing a thing besides another - ………………………………………………… Juxtapose (SO(Audit), 2006)

102. One who does not follow the usual way of life – …………………………Bohemian (SO(Audit), 2006)

103. The first public speech delivered by a person – ………………….Maiden speech (SO(Audit), 2006)

104. Wild and noisy disorder – …………………………………………………….Pandemonium (SO(Audit), 2006)

105. General view of person’s character – …………………………………………………Profile (SO(Audit), 2006)

106. A person who is in his seventies – …………………………………….….Septuagenarian (SO(CA), 2007)

107. Study of insects – ………………………………………………………………………..Entomology (SO(CA), 2007)

108. Military waking up signals in the morning – ……………………………….………Reveille (SO(CA), 2007)

109. The sound of the funeral bell – ………………………………………..……………………Knell (SO(CA), 2007)

110. One who has obstinate and narrow religious views – ……….…………………….Bigot (SO(CA), 2007)

111. One who loves books – …………………………………………………………………Bibliophile (SO(CA), 2007)

112. A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of a drama –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Epilogue (SO(CA), 2007)

113. Causing or ending in death – ……………………………………………………………………Fatal (SO(CA), 2007)

114. A group of girls – …………………………………………………………………………………….Bevy (SO(CA), 2007)

115. Belief that war and violence are unjustified – ……………………………………Pacifism (SO(CA), 2007)

116. A wall built to prevent the sea or a river from flooding an area – ……….Dyke (TA(IT & CE), 2007 )

117. A specialist who tests eyesight - ……………………………………………Optometrist (TA(IT & CE), 2007 )

118. Commencement of adjacent words with the same letter - …….Alliteration (TA(IT & CE), 2007 )

119. One who walks in sleep – …………………………………………………..Somnambulist (TA(IT & CE), 2007 )

120. A government by officials - …………………………………………………..Bureaucracy (TA(IT & CE), 2007 )

121. Of very bad morals ; characterized by debasement or degeneration –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Depraved (SO(Audit), 2007)

122. Body of a human being or animal embalmed for burial – ……………….Mummy (SO(Audit), 2007)

123. Something which cannot be believed – ……………………………….………Incredible (SO(Audit), 2007)

124. A method which never fails – …………………………………………………………Infallible (SO(Audit), 2007)

125. A place where birds are kept – …………………………………………………..………Aviary (SO(Audit), 2007)

126. The abandonment of one’s country and cause – ……………………..…..Defection (SO(Audit), 2007)

127. Treatment by means of exercise and massage – ………………….Physiotherapy (SO(Audit), 2007)

128. Bitter and violent attack in words against someone or something – .Diatribe (SO(Audit), 2007)

129. Motion of heads, hands etc., as a mode of expression indicating attitude –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Gesture (SO(Audit), 2007)

130. To be biased against someone or something – ……………………………..Prejudice (SO(Audit), 2007)

131. A person who never takes alcoholic drinks – …………………………….Teetotaller (SO(Audit), 2008)

132. A tank where fish or water plants are kept –………………………………. Aquarium (SO(Audit), 2008)

133. A person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink

- ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Epicurean (SO(Audit), 2008)

One Word Substitution

134. Inability to sleep – …………………………………………………………………………Insomnia (SO(Audit), 2008)

135. One who believes in giving equal opportunity to women in all fields –

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Feminist (SO(Audit), 2008)

136. To have a very high opinion about oneself - ……………………………….Conceited (SO(Audit), 2008)

137. Place of burial (especially not in churchyard) – …………………………….Cemetery (SO(Audit), 2008)

138. A person who is always hopeful and looks upon the brighter side of things –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Optimist (SO(Audit), 2008)

139. An occasion of great importance – ………………………………………...Momentous (SO(Audit), 2008)

140. Government by ruler who has unlimited power – ……………………….Autocracy (SO(Audit), 2008)

141. One who journeys from place to place – ……………………………………..Itinerant (TA (IT & CE, 2008))

142. That which cannot be called back – ………………………………………..Irrevocable (TA (IT & CE, 2008))

143. The state of being miserable bereft (deprived of or lacking) of all possessions –

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Destitute (TA (IT & CE, 2008))

144. A picture of a person or a thing drawn in such a highly exaggerated manner to cause a

laughter – ………………………………………………………………………………………………Caricature (TA (IT & CE, 2008))

145. Belief that God is in everything and that everything is God – ….Pantheism (TA (IT & CE, 2008))

146. One who breaks the law – ……………………………………………………Transgressor (TA (IT & CE, 2009))

147. That which cannot be captured – ………………………………………….Ungrippable (TA (IT & CE, 2009))

148. Reproducing or memorizing word for word - ……………………………Verbatim (TA (IT & CE, 2009))

149. Careful in spending of money, time, etc. – ………………………………Economical (TA (IT & CE, 2009))

150. Study of insects - ……………………………………………………………………Entomology (TA (IT & CE, 2009))

151. Science of the race of mankind – …………………………………………………...Ethnology (CGL T-1,2010)

152. Detaining and confining something – …………………………………………Internment (CGL T-1,2010)

153. One who criticizes popular beliefs which he thinks is mistaken or unwise –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Iconoclast (CGL T-1,2010)

154. Impossible to describe – …………………………………………………………………..Ineffable (CGL T-1,2010)

155. An underhand device resorted to in order to justify misconduct –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Manoeuvre (CGL T-1,2010)

156. The animals of a particular region – ……………………………………………………..Fauna (CGL T-1,2010)

157. An emolument over and above fixed salary – …………………………………Perquisite (CGL T-1,2010)

158. An unexpected piece of good fortune – …………………………………………….Windfall (CGL T-1,2010)

159. Clues available at the scene – …………………………………………………Circumstantial (CGL T-1,2010)

160. One hides away in a ship or passenger vehicle to obtain a free passage –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Stowaway (CGL T-1,2010)

161. One who is a citizen not of a country but of the world – …………….Cosmopolitan (SAS, 2010)

162. Circular building or hall with a dome – …………………………………………………Rotunda (SAS, 2010)

163. The use of many words where only a few are necessary – ……….Circumlocution (SAS, 2010)

164. A continuous process of change is known as – …………………………………………….Flux (SAS, 2010)

165. An involuntary action under a stimulus is described as a – ………………………Reflex (SAS, 2010)

One Word Substitution

166. Determine the nature of disease – ……………………………………………………..Diagnose (CPO, 2010)

167. Occurring at night – …………………………………………………………………………..Nocturnal (CPO, 2010)

168. Arrangement in order of occurrence – ……………………………………….Chronological (CPO, 2010)

169. Science of heredity - ……………………………………………………………………………Genetics (CPO, 2010)

170. To run away with a lover – ………………………………………………………………………..Elope (CPO, 2010)

171. With much liveliness and a sense of purpose – ……………………………..Jauntily (Investigator, 2010)

172. Seeing something which is not actually present – ………………..Hallucination (Investigator, 2010)

173. The practice of having more than one husband – ………………………Polyandry (Investigator, 2010)

174. Calmness and indifference to suffering – ……………………………………..Stoicism (Investigator, 2010)

175. Person who insists on adherence to formal rules or literary meaning –

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pedant (Investigator, 2010)

176. Words of similar meaning – ………………………………………………………………Synonyms (CPO, 2010)

177. To be known for bad acts – ……………………………………………………………….Notorious (CPO, 2010)

178. Belonging to all parts of the world – …………………………………………………..Universal (CPO, 2010)

179. One who tends to take a hopeful view of a life – ………………………………..Optimist (CPO, 2010)

180. Instrument to measure atmospheric pressure – ……………………………...Barometer (CPO, 2010)

181. The practice of submitting a proposal to popular vote – ……………Referendum (CGL T-1, 2011)

182. An object or portion serving as a sample – …………………………………….Specimen (CGL T-1, 2011)

183. Not to be moved by entreaty – ………………………………………………………..Despotic (CGL T-1, 2011)

184. To renounce a high position of authority or control – ……………………..Abdicate (CGL T-1, 2011)

185. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence – ……………………………….Protocol (CGL T-1, 2011)

186. To struggle helplessly – ……………………………………………………………………Flounder (CGL T-1, 2011)

187. Loss of memory – …………………………………………………………………………….Amnesia (CGL T-1, 2011)

188. Release of a prisoner form jail on certain terms and conditions – ………..Parole (CGL T-1, 2011)

189. Feeling inside you which tells you what is right and what is wrong –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Conscience (CGL T-1, 2011)

190. An inscription on a tomb – …………………………………………………………………Epitaph (CGL T-1, 2011)

191. To look at someone in an angry or threatening way – ………………………..Glower (CGL T-1, 2011)

192. Pertaining to cattle – …………………………………………………………………………..Bovine (CGL T-1, 2011)

193. A person who writes decoratively- …………………………………………….Calligrapher (CGL T-1, 2011)

194. Something that causes death – ………………………………………………………………Fatal (CGL T-1, 2011)

195. A post with little work but high salary – ………………………………………….Sinecure (CGL T-1, 2011)

196. A test in which cells from diseased organs are removes and tested – ….Biopsy (CGL T-1, 2011)

197. One who compiles a dictionary – ……………………………………………Lexicographer (CGL T-1, 2011)

198. Quibble (to avoid giving a direct answer to a question in order to hide the truth)-

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Prevaricate (CGL T-1, 2011)

199. Words uttered impiously about God – …………………………………………Blasphemy (CGL T-1, 2011)

200. A person who has no money to pay off his debts – …………………………Insolvent (CGL T-1, 2011)

One Word Substitution

201. List of issues to be discussed at a meeting – …………………………………………Agenda (CPO,2011)

202. The study of insects – …………………………………………………………………….Entomology (CPO,2011)

203. Theft of another person’s writings or ideas and passing them off as one’s own –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Plagiarism (CPO,2011)

204. The place where public, government or historical records are kept – ……Archive (CPO,2011)

205. Speed of an object in one direction - …………………………………………………….Velocity (CPO,2011)

206. In a threatening manner – ………………………………………………………………………Ghastly (FCI, 2012)

207. A person who pretends to be what he is not – …………………………………….Imposter (FCI, 2012)

208. One who finds nothing good in anything – ………………………………………………….Critic (FCI, 2012)

209. That which cannot be easily read- ………………………………………………………….Illegible (FCI, 2012)

210. The process of deciding the nature of disease by examination – ………..Diagnosis (FCI, 2012)

211. The quality of being politely firm and demanding – …………………………….Assertive (FCI, 2012)

212. One who eats human flesh – ………………………………………………………………..Cannibal (FCI, 2012)

213. A person who is fluent in two languages – ……………………………………………Bilingual (FCI, 2012)

214. State of anxiety or dismay causing mental confusion – ……………….Consternation (FCI, 2012)

215. A person who loves wealth and spends as little money as possible – …………Miser (FCI, 2012)

216. Fear of water – …………………………………….………………………………………Hydrophobia (DEO, 2008)

217. Easily duped or fooled – ………………………………………………………………………..Gullible (DEO, 2008)

218. Animal that can live on land and in water - …………………………………..Amphibians (DEO, 2008)

219. Handwriting that cannot be read – ………………………………………………………Illegible (DEO, 2008)

220. To feel or express disapproval of something or someone – ………………Deprecate (DEO, 2008)

221. To keep a great person or event in people’s memory – ……………Commemorate (DEO, 2009)

222. Occurring at irregular intervals in time - …………………………………………….Sporadic (DEO, 2009)

223. A lover of books – ………………………………………………………………............Bibliophile (DEO, 2009)

224. A person who withdraws from world to live in seclusion and often in solitude –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Recluse (DEO, 2009)

225. To agree to something – …………………………………………………………………………Assent (DEO, 2009)

226. A body of persons appointed to hear evidence and give their verdicts in trials –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Jury (Stenographer, 2010)

227. A situation that stops activity from progressing - ……………………Bottleneck(Stenographer, 2010)

228. A person who dishonestly pretends to be somebody else –………..Imposter(Stenographer, 2010)

229. A violent storm – ………………………………………………………………………..Tempest (Stenographer, 2010)

230. Careful or thorough enquiry – …………………………………………….Investigation (Stenographer, 2010)

231. Failing to discharge one’s duty (willfully) – ………………………………………..Dereliction (LDC, 2010)

232. A legal agreement by which a person borrows money from a bank usually to buy a

house –…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Mortage (LDC, 2010)

233. A movement of part of the body to express an idea or feeling – ……………Gesture (LDC, 2010)

234. A child born after the death of his father - ………………………….Posthumous child (LDC, 2010)

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235. A person who is physically dependent on a substance – ………………………….Addict (LDC, 2010)

236. A cure for all disease – ………………………………………………………………………….Panacea (LDC, 2010)

237. A raised platform in building – …………………………………………………………Walkaway (LDC, 2010)

238. A system of naming things – ………………………………………………………Nomenclature (LDC, 2010)

239. One who hates women – …………………………………………………………………Misogynist (LDC, 2010)

240. Able to use right hand and left hand equally well – ……………………Ambidextrous (LDC, 2010)

241. Capable of being interpreted in two ways – …………………………………….Ambiguous (LDC, 2010)

242. One who has narrow and prejudiced religious views – …………………………..Fanatic (LDC, 2010)

243. The action of looking within or into one’s own mind – ………………………Introspect (LDC, 2010)

244. To confirm with the help of evidence – ………………………………………………Implicate (LDC, 2010)

245. A person who loves mankind – …………………………………………………Philanthropist (LDC, 2010)

246. Full of criticism or mockery – ………………………………………………………….Satire (Stenographer, 2011)

247. An agreement between two countries or groups to stop fighting –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Ceasefire (Stenographer, 2011)

248. Excessively enthusiastic and unreasonably excited about something –

………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………Fanatical (Stenographer, 2011)

249. Intense and unreasonable fear or dislike – …………………………………..Phobia (Stenographer, 2011)

250. To be dogmatic in one’s opinion – ………………………………………Opinionated (Stenographer, 2011)

251. High sea waves caused by underwater earthquake – …………………Tsunami (Stenographer, 2011)

252. A voice that cannot be heard – ………………………………………………Inaudible (Stenographer, 2011)

253. The absence of law and order – ………………………………………………….Anarchy (Stenographer, 2011)

254. One who intervenes between two or more parties to settle differences –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Intermediary (Stenographer, 2011)

255. To give one’s authority to another – ………………………………………….Delegate (Stenographer, 2011)

256. Body of singers- ……………………………………………………………………………………..Choir (MT(NT), 2011)

257. A thing likely to be easily broken – ……………………………………………………….Brittle (MT(NT), 2011)

258. An animal story with moral – …………………………………………………………………Fable (MT(NT), 2011)

259. The study of ancient civilization – ………………………………………………Archaeology (MT(NT), 2011)

260. A disease which is spread by direct contact – ………………………………Contagious (MT(NT), 2011)

261. Lasting only for a short while – ………………………………………………………..Temporary (LDC, 2011)

262. A number of stars grouped together – …………………………………………Constellation (LDC, 2011)

263. Animal that feeds on plants – ………………………………………………………..Herbivorous (LDC, 2011)

264. Use of force or threats to get someone to agree to something – …………Coercion (LDC, 2011)

265. Murder of a man – ……………………………………………………………………………..Homicide (LDC, 2011)

266. Strong dislikes between two persons – ………………………………………………Antipathy (LDC, 2011)

267. That which is without opposition – …………………………………………………Unanimous (LDC, 2011)

268. The plant and vegetation of a region – ……………………………………………………….Flora (LDC, 2011)

269. The killing of whole group of people – ………………………………………………Genocide (LDC, 2011)

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270. A remedy for all diseases – …………………………………………………………………..Panacea (LDC, 2011)

271. The plants and vegetation of a region - ………………………………………………………Flora(LDC, 2011)

272. Related to moon – …………………………………………………………………………………….Lunar (LDC, 2011)

273. The art of preserving skin of animals, birds and fish – ……………………...Taxidermy (LDC, 2011)

274. A paper written by hand –……………………………………………………………… Manuscript (LDC, 2011)

275. Place where wine is made – …………………………………………………………………Brewery (LDC, 2011)

276. Found all over the world – ………………………………………………………………….Universal (LDC, 2011)

277. Something kept as a reminder of an event – ……………………………………….Souvenir (LDC, 2011)

278. Scale used for measuring the strength of an earthquake - …………………….Richter (LDC, 2011)

279. One who practices one of fine arts – …………………………………………………………Artist (LDC, 2011)

280. A general pardon of offenders – ………………………………………………………….Amnesty (LDC, 2011)

281. An established principle of practical wisdom – ……………………………………Maxim (CGL T-2, 2011)

282. The process by which a person or an organization reduces the amount of money it

spends – ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Budgeting (CGL T-2, 2011)

283. A figure of speech by which a thing is spoken of as being that which it only resembles –

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Simile (CGL T-2, 2011)

284. Very dramatic – ………………………………………………………………………………..Histrionic (CGL T-2, 2011)

285. To secretly store more than what is allowed – ……………………………………..Hoard (CGL T-2, 2011)

286. One who does not makes mistakes – ………………………………………………Infallible (CPO T-2, 2011)

287. A written statement about someone’s character, usually provided by an employer –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Testimonial (CPO T-2, 2011)

288. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river bank – ……………………Hinterland (CPO T-2, 2011)

289. An abandoned child of unknown parents who is found by somebody –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Foundling (CPO T-2, 2011)

290. Art of writing for newspapers and magazines – ……………………………Journalism (CPO T-2, 2011)

291. A person who gambles or bets – …………………………………………………………Punter (CPO T-2, 2011)

292. Place that provide refuge – ………………………………………………………………..Asylum (CPO T-2, 2011)

293. Doing something according to one’s own free will – ……………………Voluntary (CPO T-2, 2011)

294. A foreigner who settles in a country – ………………………………………….Immigrant (CPO T-2, 2011)

295. A small room in a big house, hotel, ship etc. where glasses, dishes, spoons food, etc. are

kept - ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Pantry (CPO T-2, 2011)

296. Government of the people, by the people and for the people – ……Democracy (CHSL,2012)

297. Something that is difficult to believe – ………………………………………………Incredible (CHSL,2012)

298. The height of object above sea level – ………………………………………………….Altitude (CHSL,2012)

299. Group of people living together in the same locality – ……………Neighbourhood (CHSL,2012)

300. Always ready to attack or quarrel – …………………………………………………Aggressive (CHSL,2012)

301. Fit to be eaten – ……………………………………………………………………………………..Edible (CHSL,2012)

302. Unfair advantages for members of one’s own family – ……………………Nepotism (CHSL,2012)

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303. A proficient public speaker –……………………………………………………………..…….Orator (CHSL,2012)

304. One who eats both vegetables and meat – …………………………..………Omnivorous (CHSL,2012)

305. One who gains benefits from something – ……………………………………..Beneficiary (CHSL,2012)

306. Spoken or done without preparation – ……………………………………………Extempore (CHSL,2012)

307. Fluent and clear in speech – ………………………………………………………………Articulate (CHSL,2012)

308. Through which light cannot pass – …………………………..………………………….Opaque (CHSL,2012)

309. To write under a different name – …………………………………………………Pseudonym (CHSL,2012)

310. A person who is well known in an unfavorable way – ……………………….Notorious (CHSL,2012)

311. The first speech made by a person – …………………………………………………….Maiden (CHSL,2012)

312. A man having no hair on scalp - ………………………………………………………………..Bald (CHSL,2012)

313. A man who waste his money on luxury – ……………………………………..Extravagant (CHSL,2012)

314. A geo metrical figure with eight sides – ………………………………………………Octagon (CHSL,2012)

315. To injure one’s reputation – …………………………………………………………………Defame (CHSL,2012)

316. A man who does not know how to read or write – ………………………………Illiterate (CHSL,2012)

317. One who speaks for others - …………………………………………………………..Spokesman (CHSL,2012)

318. Soldiers who fight on horseback – …………………..…………………………………….Cavalry (CHSL,2012)

319. Rebellion against lawful authority – …………………………………………………Mutiny (CHSL,2012)

320. To officially take private property away to seize – ……………………………Confiscate (CHSL,2012)

321. Someone having many skills – …………………………………………………….Versatile (CHSL,2012)

322. Something which is imagined to be real but actually does not exist – ….Figment (CHSL,2012)

323. Someone who scientifically studies the birds - ……………………………Ornithologist (CHSL,2012)

324. A person who cannot make a mistake – …………………………………………..Infallible (CGL T-1, 2012)

325. One who loves all mankind - …………………………………………………..Philanthropist (CGL T-1, 2012)

326. One who is out to destroy the Government – …………………………………Anarchist (CGL T-1, 2012)

327. Liable to be easily broken – ………………………………………………………………….Brittle (CGL T-1, 2012)

328. One who eats human flesh – ……………………………………………………………Cannibal (CGL T-1, 2012)

329. One who performs daring gymnastics feats – …………………………………………Acrobat (FCI, 2012)

330. A list of books available in a library – ………………………………………………….Catalogue (FCI, 2012)

331. A style in which a writer makes display of his knowledge –……………………Pedantic (FCI, 2012)

332. To bite like a rat – ………………………………………………………………………………………Gnaw (FCI, 2012)

333. A place of good climate for invalids – ………………………………………………Sanatorium (FCI, 2012)

334. Speech for the first time – ………………………………………………………..Maiden speech (CPO, 2012)

335. A woman with dark brown hair - …………………………………………………………Brunette (CPO, 2012)

336. One who hates women – …………………………………………………………………Misogynist (CPO, 2012)

337. The study or collection of coins – …………………………………………………Numismatics (CPO, 2012)

338. An office with a salary but no work – …………………………………………………..Sinecure (CPO, 2012)

339. That which may be easily broken – ………………………………………………………….Brittle (MTS, 2013)

340. Property inherited from one’s father or ancestors – ………………………Patrimony (MTS, 2013)

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341. Amount of money demanded by kidnappers – ……………………………………Ransom (MTS, 2013)

342. Easy to shape in any desired from – ………………………………………………….Malleable (MTS, 2013)

343. A hater of women – …………………………………………………………………………Misogynist (MTS, 2013)

344. A large burial ground – ………………………………………………………………………Cemetery (MTS, 2013)

345. To supply land with water by artificial means – ……………………………………..Irrigate (MTS, 2013)

346. A co-worker in an office or institution – …………………………………………….Colleague (MTS, 2013)

347. A man who is quite like a woman – …………………………………………………Effeminate (MTS, 2013)

348. One whose motive is merely to get money – …………………………………..Mercenary (MTS, 2013)

349. The study of plant life – ………………………………………………………………………….Botany (MTS, 2013)

350. Animals which live in water – ………………………………………………………………..Aquatic (MTS, 2013)

351. Instrument that magnifies objects – ……………………………………………….Microscope (MTS, 2013)

352. One who is unable to pay one’s debt – ………………………………………………Bankrupt (MTS, 2013)

353. Exclusive possession or control of anything – …………………………………..Monopoly (MTS, 2013)

354. The study of birds – ……………………………………………………………………….Ornithology (MTS, 2013)

355. One who loves or supports his or her country and is willing to defend it –

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Patriot (MTS, 2013)

356. Likely to arouse envy (jealousy) – ………………………………………………………..Enviable (MTS, 2013)

357. Existing only in the mind – …………………………………………………………Imaginary (MTS, 2013)

358. One who eats too much –…………………………………………………………………….. Glutton (MTS, 2013)

359. Talking disrespectfully of sacred things –……………………………………….. Blasphemy (MTS, 2013)

360. A handwriting which is difficult or impossible to read – …………………….Illegible (MTS, 2013)

361. Animals that eat flesh – …………………………………………………………………Carnivorous (MTS, 2013)

362. One who knows everything – …………………………………………………………Omniscient (MTS, 2013)

363. Inability to sleep – ……………………………………………………………………………..Insomnia (MTS, 2013)

364. A list of name of books – ………………………………………………………………….Catalogue (MTS, 2013)

365. Yearly celebration of a date or an event – …………………………………….Anniversary (MTS, 2013)

366. A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs – ………..Martyr (MTS, 2013)

367. Men living in the same age – …………………………………………………….Contemporary (MTS, 2013)

368. A list of books and writings of one author or one subject – ………….Bibliography (MTS, 2013)

369. The conference that takes place once in three year – ………………………Triennial (CGL T-1, 2013)

370. Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Rhetoric (CGL T-1, 2013)

371. The production of raw silk – …………………………………………………………Sericulture (CGL T-1, 2013)

372. Politicians who are notorious for doing undue favors to their relative –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Nepotism (CGL T-1, 2013)

373. A person who helps even a stranger in difficulty- ………………………….Samaritan (CGL T-1, 2013)

374. Has an evil reputation – …………………………………………………………………Notorious (CGL T-1, 2013)

375. A person who readily believes others – …………………………………………Credulous (CGL T-1, 2013)

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376. Enclosed in a small closed space – ……………………………………….Claustrophobia (CGL T-1, 2013)

377. A political leader appealing to popular desires and prejudices – …Demagogue (CGL T-1, 2013)

378. Science regarding principles of classification – ………………………………Taxonomy (CGL T-1, 2013)

379. Not allowing the passage of light – ……………………………………………………Opaque (CGL T-1, 2013)

380. Operation of body after death – …………………………………………...Post- Mortem (CGL T-1, 2013)

381. A group of three powerful people – ……………………………………………Triumvirate (CGL T-1, 2013)

382. An apartment or building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people

living in it , but also containing shared areas – …………………………………….Condominium (CGL T-1, 2013)

383. A person who consumes human flesh – ……………………………………………Cannibal (CGL T-1, 2013)

384. Stealing of ideas or writings of someone else- ……………………………..Plagiarism (CGL T-1, 2013)

385. Detailed plan of a journey – ………………………………………………………Itinerary (CGL T-1, 2013)

386. A school boy who frequently cuts classes is a – ……………………………………Truant (CGL T-1, 2013)

387. One who cannot be corrected – ………………………………………………….Incorrigible (CGL T-1, 2013)

388. One who hates women – ……………………………………………………………..Misogynist (CGL T-1, 2013)

389. A general pardon granted by the Government to political offenders –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Amnesty (CGL T-1, 2013)

390. A person specially interested in the study of coins and medals –

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Numismatist (CGL T-1, 2013)

391. A person in a vehicle or on horseback escorting another vehicle – ……….Escort (CGL T-1, 2013)

392. Intentional destruction of racial groups – ……………………………………….Genocide (CGL T-1, 2013)

393. Prohibited by law or treaty from being imported or exported – …Contraband (CGL T-1, 2013)

394. An excessively morbid desire to steal – …………………………………….Kleptomania (CGL T-1, 2013)

395. A person who is greatly respected because of wisdom – ………………Venerable (CGL T-1, 2013)

396. One who is unaffected or indifferent to joy, pain, pleasure or grief – ……..Stoic (CGL T-1, 2013)

397. That which cannot be believed – ………………………………………………Incredible (Constable GD,2013)

398. One who is all powerful – ……………………………………………………..Omnipotent (Constable GD,2013)

399. An act of violence to take control of a plane – ………………………………..Hijack (Constable GD,2013)

400. Send or bring somebody back to his own country – …………………Repatriate (Constable GD,2013)

401. Animals that live in a particular region – ………………………………………..Native (Constable GD,2013)

402. A form of government in which supreme power rests with people is –

………………………………………………………………………………………………..Democracy (Constable GD,2013)

403. Murder of a brother – …………………………………………………………………….Fratricide (CGL T-1, 2013)

404. One who enjoys inflicting pain on himself – …………………………………Masochist (CGL T-1, 2013)

405. To die without having made a will – ……………………………………………….Intestate (CGL T-1, 2013)

406. Not easily pleased by anything – ……………………………………………..Fastidious (CGL T-1, 2013)

407. To play the part of and function as, some other person – ………………………….Act (CGL T-1, 2013)

408. Handwriting which is difficult/impossible to read – …………………………..Illegible (CGL T-1, 2013)

409. More like a woman than a man in manners and habits – ……………..Effeminate (CGL T-1, 2013)

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410. An exact – copy of handwriting or a picture produced by a machine –….. Copy (CGL T-1, 2013)

411. One who thinks or speaks too much of himself – ………………………………….Egoist (CGL T-1, 2013)

412. One who accepts pleasure and pain equally – …………………………………………Stoic (CGL T-1, 2013)

413. Having juicy or fleshy and thick tissue – ………………………………………….Succulent (CGL T-1, 2013)

414. The study or practice of dancing or composing ballets – …………Choreography (CGL T-1, 2013)

415. A set of three related works by same author – ……………………………………Trilogy (CGL T-1, 2013)

416. Science of Human mind and behavior – ………………………………………Psychology (CGL T-1, 2013)

417. A person of obscure position who has gained wealth – …………..……….Parvenu (CGL T-1, 2013)

418. A word composed of the first letters of the words in a phrase – ……..Acronym (CGL T-1, 2013)

419. The act of producing beautiful handwriting using a brush or a special pen –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Calligraphy (CGL T-1, 2013)

420. Words inscribed on a tomb – ……………………………………………………………..Epitaph (CGL T-1, 2013)

421. An obviously true or hackneyed statement –…………………………………………Truism (CGL T-1, 2013)

422. To reduce to nothing – …………………………………………………………………………….Null (CGL T-1, 2013)

423. A study of sounds is known as – ……………………………………………….……Phonetics (CGL T-1, 2013)

424. Written law of a legislative body – …………………………………………………….……Statue (CPO, 2013)

425. A person who shows off his/her learning – …………………………………….…….Pedant (CPO, 2013)

426. A person who devotes his/her life for the welfare of others – ……………...Altruist (CPO, 2013)

427. The study of worms and insects – …………………………………………………Entomology (CPO, 2013)

428. A person who attends to the disease of the eye is an – ………………………….Oculist (CPO, 2013)

429. Study of the nature of Gods – …………………………………………………………Theology (CGL T-2, 2013)

430. That which cannot be defeated – ……………………………………………………Invincible (CGL T-2, 2013)

431. A decorative handwriting – ………………………………………………………….Calligraphy (CGL T-2, 2013)

432. A person difficult to please – …………………………………………………………Fastidious (CGL T-2, 2013)

433. A list of passengers and luggage – ……………………………………………………..Waybill (CGL T-2, 2013)

434. The line where the land and sky seems to meet – …………………………….Horizon (CGL T-2, 2013)

435. A handwriting that cannot be read – …………………………………………………Illegible (CGL T-2, 2013)

436. Words written on a tomb of a dead person – …………………………………….Epitaph (CGL T-2, 2013)

437. Fear of closed space – ………………………………………………..…………Claustrophobia (CGL T-2, 2013)

438. A remedy for all disease – …………………………………………………………………Panacea (CGL T-2, 2013)

439. One who studies the art of gardening – …………………………………..Horticulturist (CGL T-2, 2013)

440. A pole or beam used as a temporary support – ………………………………………Prop (CGL T-2, 2013)

441. A building in which aircraft are housed – ………………………………………………Hanger (CHSL, 2013)

442. A former student of a school, college or university – ………………………….Alumnus (CHSL, 2013)

443. A short story based on your personal experience –………………………….. Anecdote (CHSL, 2013)

444. One who takes care of a building – ………………………………………………………Warden (CHSL, 2013)

445. Incapable of being approached – …………………………………………..……..Inaccessible (CHSL, 2013)

446. One who lends money at a very high interest – ……………………………………..Usurer (CHSL, 2013)

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447. One who lives/survives on others/other lives – ……………………………………Parasite (CHSL, 2013)

448. Detailed plan of journey – ……………………………………………………………..……Itinerary (CHSL, 2013)

449. One who possesses many talents –…………………………………………….…….. Versatile (CHSL, 2013)

450. A medicine to nullify the effect of poison – ………………………………………..Antidote (CHSL, 2013)

451. A person who lives by himself- ……………………………………………………………..Recluse (CHSL, 2013)

452. An assembly of worshippers – ……………………………………………………Congregation (CHSL, 2013)

453. A heavy continuous fall of rain – …………………………………………………..Downpour (MT(NT), 2014)

454. A public institution for the care and protection of children without parents –

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Orphanage (MT(NT), 2014)

455. An inscription on a tomb – …………………………………………………………………Epitaph (MT(NT), 2014)

456. A man of evil reputation- ……………………………………………….………………Notorious (MT(NT), 2014)

457. A decorative ring of flowers and leaves – …………………………………………..Wreath (MT(NT), 2014)

458. Shaking movement of the ground – ……………………………………………………….Tremor (MTS,2014)

459. A game in which no one wins – ………………………………………………………………….Draw (MTS,2014)

460. The art of making maps and charts – …………………………………………….Cartography (MTS,2014)

461. Animals that can live on land and water – ………………………………………Amphibians (MTS,2014)

462. Completing a period of hundred years – ………………………………………….Centennial (MTS,2014)

463. A figure with many angles or sides – …………………………………………………Polygon (MT(NT), 2014)

464. A list of things to be discussed at a meeting – ……………………………………Agenda (MT(NT), 2014)

465. A large number of fish swimming together – …………………………………………Shoal (MT(NT), 2014)

466. A room or building for the preservation of plants – ………………………….Plantain (MT(NT), 2014)

467. Liable to be easily broken – ………………………………………………………………….Brittle (MT(NT), 2014)

468. A principle or standard by which anything is or can be judged – …..Criterion (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)

469. A person who is self-centred – …………………………………………………………..Egoist (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)

470. A word that reads the same as backward or forward – …………..Pallindrome (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)

471. The firing of many guns at the same time to mark an occasion – ….Fusillade (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)

472. A person who supports or speaks in favour of something – ………..Advocate (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)

473. One living on vegetables – ………………………………………………………..Vegetarian (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)

474. An extract from a book of writing – …………………………………………………Excerpt (CGL T-1 RE, 2014)

475. Person who files a suit – …………………………………………………………………Plaintiff (CGL T-1 RE, 2013)

476. A person who abstains completely from alcoholic drinks – ……….Teetotaller (CGL T-1 RE, 2013)

477. Long poem based on a noble theme – …………………………………………………..Epic (CGL T-1 RE, 2013)

478. One who lives both on land as well as in water – ………………………Amphibian (CGL T-1 RE, 2013)

479. A strong dislike – ………………………………………………………………………..Animosity (CGL T-1 RE, 2013)

480. Take great pleasure – …………………………………………………………………………Revel (CGL T-1 RE, 2013)

481. The practice of having many wives – …………………………………………..Polygamy (CGL T-1 RE, 2013)

482. Not likely to be easily pleased – ………………………………………………………..Fastidious (CPO, 2014)

483. A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army – …………………Mercenary (CPO, 2014)

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